Mr. Speaker, this petition is signed by grandparents who as a result of death, separation or divorce of their children are often denied access to their grandchildren by their guardians.
Legislation in several provincial jurisdictions, including Quebec and Alberta, contains provisions to ensure the right of access of the grandparent to their grandchildren.
The petitioners would like parliament to support private member's Bill C-340 regarding the rights of grandparents to have access to or custody of the children.